The report judged ESHT and its hospitals, the Eastbourne DGH and The Conquest in Hastings, as “inadequate”.

It did, however, rate the trust “good” for caring.

A motion which was unanimously agreed by members of HOSC, said, “Whilst recognising the caring qualities of staff, that East Sussex HOSC expresses great concern at the findings of the CQC inspection, has no confidence in the chairman or the chief executive of the trust, calls on ESHT to implement the improvement plan with a matter of urgency, and expects ESHT to give regular updates to ensure HOSC members are fully informed of the progress of that improvement plan.”